Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take ownership of your area’s performance including safety, quality, and productivity, holding team members accountable to standards. This includes weekly presentations to the management team regarding area performance.
2. Use data to identify trends and predict maintenance needs before they happen.
3. Identify areas for improvement and lead improvement events to:
4. Increase productivity by implementing improved goals, guidelines, and procedures
5. Minimize unsafe conditions and accidents
6. Minimizing customer rejections and delays
7. Perform line setup and quality validations.
8. Lead and/or participate in 8D and 5 Why meetings
9. Identify productivity projects to improve uptime and throughput per man hour worked.
10. Increase first run capability
11. Hold operator meetings to establish plans for continuous improvement
12. Focus on employee involvement and building a better working environment overall
13. Assist in the training of new operators in all aspects of operation such as safety, quality and productivity
14. Monitoring attendance, vacation and sick time, taking disciplinary actions when necessary
15. Ensure the following of all safety requirements of the equipment (J.S.A.) and O.S.H.A standards
16. Collaborate with the Scheduling department on productions this includes organizing the schedule for efficiency.
17. Collaborate with the Maintenance department to schedule repairs.
18. Maintain monthly/daily reports
19. Identify capital improvement projects
20. Aid in rolling out 5S and sustaining gains in the building

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality standards
• Strong mathematics skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training of 3-5 years.

Experience in Lean Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Problem Solving is desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a safety sensitive position. This work is performed in both office and manufacturing settings. The expectation is that 75% of the time is spent on the plant floor.

Work performed in the office includes minimal to moderate noise due to computers, printers, and people.

Work performed in the manufacturing setting includes moderate to high levels of noise due to machinery and equipment. The temperature of the facility will vary based on outside weather conditions and the use of personal protective equipment for safety compliance may be required as deemed necessary by management.

What We Can Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Education Assistance is available for job-related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

Steel Technologies is a safety-sensitive workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon results of a 10-panel drug screening, including marijuana.